- When you have leftovers that you can’t finish in one meal, freeze the food as soon as possible to maintain its freshness.
- To save space in the freezer, remove as much air as possible from ziplock bags when storing sauces and soups.
- If you have excess lemons or wine, freeze the juice in ice cube trays for easy use in the future.
- Fruits like bananas and strawberries can be frozen without losing quality.
- Stale bread can be turned into crispy salad toppings or crushed into breadcrumbs for a delicious “crispy batter”. It can also be used as a base for a quick pizza.
- Leftover cold rice is perfect for making flavorful fried rice and can be combined with other leftover foods.
- Overripe bananas are ideal for making banana smoothies or banana bread.
- Older vegetables can be used in stews, soups, or for making broth.
- Ripe tomatoes can be blended and cooked into homemade tomato sauce.
- Before reaching for snacks or new cookies, check your refrigerator for small amounts of leftover food that can be used as snacks.
- Instead of pouring away leftover milk, cover it tightly and save it for when your children are thirsty.
- Regularly check your refrigerator to know what’s inside before going grocery shopping.
- Properly wrap and seal food before storing it in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
- Don’t be tempted to buy items just because they are cheap; prioritize foods that your family will actually eat.
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